Media Director Associate

3 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States The Shipyard Full time
About The Shipyard

The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands that audiences love. By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated.

We align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations, engineering brand love throughout the consumer journey. This synergy powers our brand building and performance marketing efforts.

Job Summary

We're seeking a seasoned Associate Media Director to join our San Diego team. This role requires a media expert with a passion for digital media planning and buying disciplines and channels. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, multi-tasking, and decision-making abilities, with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop strategic traditional and digital media plans and approaches with the Brand Management, Media team, and Client.
  • Apply media landscape expertise to deliver solutions to the Agency and clients.
  • Utilize media research data in media strategy development.
  • Evaluate and recommend the latest media resources for the Agency and its clients.
  • Represent the Media department to clients, agency members, and media representatives.
  • Stimulate and challenge Media Planners to produce innovative and effective solutions for clients.
  • Maintain ongoing knowledge of media innovations, theories, and practices, informing other interested Agency personnel.
  • Support new business efforts with innovative media plans and tactics.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and media reps.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and events in advertising and client-related industries.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the client's business.
  • Think strategically about business and client challenges.
  • Effectively problem-solve and generate innovative solutions.
Requirements
  • 8+ years of equivalent work experience in a senior management role or similar role.
  • Experience managing a diverse team of media experts.
  • Prior experience working on digital channels such as Video, Display, Programmatic, Social, etc.
  • Able to drive overall marketing strategies from forecasting, budgeting, planning, prioritization, campaign execution, and optimization.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and accountability, with the ability to oversee multiple work streams simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to work with large data sets.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across the organization.
What We Offer
  • A competitive target range of base compensation for this role is $105,000 - $126,000, with additional factors such as location and experience influencing the final offer.
  • Open PTO.
  • 40 hours of paid sick time annually.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Paid holidays and holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • 401k program with employer matching.
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Employee bonus referrals.
  • Dog-friendly offices.
  • Company-provided snacks and beverages.
Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.


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